Their live shows and flyers—one of which stated "The Bible is bullshit and Christians murdered Indians"—led to significant friction, including death threats and public bans.
The EP and subsequent full-length versions serve as a broad indictment of major social institutions: Corporate Avenger - The New Testament [EP] (200...
The "story" behind The New Testament (originally released in 2000, with various re-releases and iterations into the mid-2000s) is one of aggressive counter-culture and radical political commentary. The Origin and Mission Their live shows and flyers—one of which stated
The band gained notoriety for its fierce stance against organized religion, particularly Christianity. Tracks like "The Bible Is Bullshit" and "Enemy of the Gospel" argue that religious structures have historically been used to justify violence and oppression. Tracks like "The Bible Is Bullshit" and "Enemy
A major pillar of the band's message—and a personal one for Spike and co-vocalist Adawee the Wind —is the historical mistreatment of indigenous peoples. The song "$20 Bill" critiques the glorification of Andrew Jackson, while "Christians Murdered Indians" addresses the colonization of the Americas.